# Instant Connect ™ vs Instapot Recipes Easy

The clearest difference is rating: Instant Connect ™ at 4.6 against Instapot Recipes Easy's 1.1. Instant Connect ™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Instapot Recipes Easy's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instapot Recipes Easy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Instant Connect ™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Instant Connect ™ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instant Connect ™ has 11K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Instant Connect ™'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Instapot Recipes Easy's.

Instant Connect ™ ships an update fortnightly, Instapot Recipes Easy every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Connect ™ | Instapot Recipes Easy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-connect/id1487494580/reviews)** | [1.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instapot-recipes-easy/id6444343089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **32.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 106 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Instant Pot Brands](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763080756) | [Luz Ochoa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508017518) |

## What reviewers say

### Instant Connect ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-connect/id1487494580)

Discover over 2,000 recipes tailored for Instant Pot appliances. This app offers guided cooking, automatic ingredient lists, and the ability to save favorites. For smart appliance owners, it provides wireless control and real-time monitoring.

**Highlights:** Over 2,000 curated recipes, Appliance-specific recommendations, Step-by-step guided cooking, Automatic ingredient lists, Personal cookbook for saving recipes, Wireless control for smart appliances, Real-time appliance monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 🔍 Helpful recipes and instructions
- 📚 Extensive recipe collection
- 🕰️ Integrated timers and guides
- 👍 Seamless integration with Instant Pot devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🔢 Lack of metric measurements
- 🔢 Inaccurate serving size information
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to organize saved recipes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Login issues and account problems
- Recipes not properly syncing with Instant Pot devices
- Landscape mode not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add metric measurement options
- Improve recipe search and filtering
- Allow users to add their own recipes
- Implement recipe review and rating system
- Provide better organization for saved recipes


### Instapot Recipes Easy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instapot-recipes-easy/id6444343089)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover step-by-step recipes for your Instant Pot, designed for quick and delicious meals. Features include an interactive cooking mode, a smart shopping list, and a meal planner to simplify your cooking and diet.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step recipes, Interactive cooking mode, Smart shopping list, Meal planner, Easy and premium recipes, Optimized interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant Connect ™ free?

Instant Connect ™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Instapot Recipes Easy free?

Instapot Recipes Easy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Instant Connect ™ or Instapot Recipes Easy?

Instant Connect ™ is rated higher. Instant Connect ™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Instapot Recipes Easy averages 1.1 from 15 ratings.

### Do Instant Connect ™ or Instapot Recipes Easy have ads?

Instapot Recipes Easy shows ads; Instant Connect ™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Instant Connect ™ or Instapot Recipes Easy?

Instant Connect ™ ships an update fortnightly, and Instapot Recipes Easy every 6 months. Most recently, Instant Connect ™ was updated on November 12, 2026 and Instapot Recipes Easy on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*